Kissed by the Sun 2026 starts today at the North Beach in Burgas

Today at 11:00 AM, the new two-day pop-up festival "Kissed by the Sun 2026" begins, which will take place on the North Beach in Burgas and will continue until August 1, 11:59 PM. The event is organized by Fineapple Beats and combines electronic music, beach sports, daytime activities, and signature cocktails under an "all day – all night" concept.

The summer cultural calendar of Burgas and the Black Sea coast traditionally offers a rich variety of musical events, but "Kissed by the Sun 2026" distinguishes itself with a different approach, where the focus is not only on the music but on the entire beach experience – both during the day and at night.

"Kissed by the Sun – Pop-up Fest by Fineapple Beats" will be held on July 31 and August 1, 2026, and is designed as a boutique festival with a limited capacity – between 100 and 150 visitors per day. The main goal is to create a more intimate community atmosphere and a relaxed environment for participants.

By concept, the event starts under the midday sun and continues until sunrise the following day. The format is aimed at people looking for a complete beach experience, rather than just an evening musical event.

The daytime program is focused on beach culture, social interactions, and leisure time by the sea. In the early hours, the music plays a supporting role and creates a background atmosphere. Selected styles include Organic House, Downtempo, Deep House, and Balearic sounds, tailored to the rhythm of the beach environment.

A pop-up bar has been set up on the festival grounds, which will operate throughout the day and evening. In addition to a variety of refreshing drinks, visitors will also be able to try specially created signature cocktails. According to the organizers' vision, the bar will serve not just as a service area, but as a natural space for social gatherings.

A CHILL zone and a SPORT zone with a view of the sea are also planned. In the sports area, guests will be able to play beach volleyball, beach tennis, and participate in various free activities. Creative workshops are organized for children, including painting, making wind chimes, and other themed activities. In this way, the festival transcends the boundaries of a musical event and takes on a social and family character.

As sunset approaches, the program transitions to the core musical portion. From 6:00 PM, the "Sunset Stage" begins, located directly on the beach. There, Melodic House, Progressive House, and Organic Melodic sets will play, providing a smooth transition from the daytime to the evening atmosphere.

After sunset, the "Moonlight Session" starts – the main festival program, where the stage becomes the central focus. The lineup includes artists from the Fineapple Beats community, as well as specially invited guests with a similar style in electronic music. Among the confirmed names are Fineapple Beats – Martin Stoyanoff & Dobromir Yordanov, MOOsko, and Zlatan Klinchev. Young DJs from Burgas are also participating in the program, which highlights support for the local scene.

The final stage is the "Sunrise Session," where the music gradually shifts to a calmer sound and creates a backdrop for the sunrise over the sea. Welcoming the first rays of the sun is conceived as the natural end of the festival and a symbolic completion of the full cycle – from daytime energy to morning tranquility.

The organizers state that their long-term goal is for "Kissed by the Sun" to establish itself as an annual summer format, uniting music, beach culture, sports, and an active lifestyle, together with partners with a similar vision. The expected attendance for the first edition is between 100 and 150 people per day, which will preserve the boutique character and close contact between the audience, artists, and partners.